Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta and vice-presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), congratulated Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, on receiving the Award of Excellence in Public Service from President Muhammadu Buhari.
For his excellent contributions to the growth of Rivers State, Wike received the distinguished award in infrastructure delivery.
In a statement released on Friday in Asaba by his chief press secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa praised Wike for his outstanding accomplishments and the state's infrastructure development.
According to him, Wike has transformed Rivers with various life-changing projects embarked upon by his administration.
He said that the governor’s strides in Rivers were visible to all, even critics, adding that Wike had performed superlatively for the state and country, and, therefore, deserved to be honoured with the prestigious award.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I congratulate a man of courage and great sagacity, an astute politician and a development expert, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on his well-deserved honour.
“Since your emergence as Governor of Rivers, you have left no stone unturned in your quest to bring unprecedented infrastructural and human capacity development in your state.
“As a politician you have been a great voice on national and contemporary issues facing our great party and country, and Rivers people can attest to your doggedness, commitment and steadfastness in state craftsmanship which indeed earned you the sobriquet ‘Mr Projects’.
“On this auspicious occasion of your recognition by Mr President, I join your family, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life which has been marked by enduring accomplishments,” Okowa stated.